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The Fed Explains Regional Banks Instructional VideoThe Fed Explains Regional Banks Instructional Video
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Federal Reserve Bank
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9th - 12th
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The Fed Explains Regional Banks

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The Fed sounds enormous and ominous, but really, the Federal Reserve Bank is comprised of 12 reserve banks across the country. A short video introduces young economists to the duties and responsibilities of the Fed, specifically the Atlanta Fed, and how it keeps the country's economy stable.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the federal reserve system, banking, economic policies, monetary policy, financial literacy, consumer finance

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Send the video home for class members to watch before a lesson on the Fed
  • Use in an economics class or when discussing the elements of the United States government
  • Incorporate into a lesson on the 2008 financial crisis
  • Have groups research the Federal Reserve branch that monitors their region

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of a 9-video series that details the role of the Federal Reserve
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Animation makes the information accessible for learners of all levels
  • Provides a full transcript to ease comprehension
  • Comes with a helpful infographic to compare information

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.9

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